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You can also have ash or debris tested for asbestos. Contact the National Association of Testing Authorities on 1800 621 666.
January 14, 2026 at 2:28 AM
You can also have ash or debris tested for asbestos. Contact the National Association of Testing Authorities on 1800 621 666.
If you’re considering doing any clean up yourself, please follow the homeowner removal advice on the Asbestos Victoria website: asbestos.vic.gov.au/in-the-home/find-manage-remove-dispose/homeowner-removal
January 14, 2026 at 2:28 AM
If you’re considering doing any clean up yourself, please follow the homeowner removal advice on the Asbestos Victoria website: asbestos.vic.gov.au/in-the-home/find-manage-remove-dispose/homeowner-removal
We strongly recommend using a licensed asbestos removalist.
Using trained professionals is the safest option. They know how to remove and dispose of asbestos safely, without putting you, your family or neighbours at risk.
Using trained professionals is the safest option. They know how to remove and dispose of asbestos safely, without putting you, your family or neighbours at risk.
January 14, 2026 at 2:28 AM
We strongly recommend using a licensed asbestos removalist.
Using trained professionals is the safest option. They know how to remove and dispose of asbestos safely, without putting you, your family or neighbours at risk.
Using trained professionals is the safest option. They know how to remove and dispose of asbestos safely, without putting you, your family or neighbours at risk.
We recommend you do not inspect the fire-damaged rubble and ash.
If you do stay safe:
🔷 avoid handling burnt building materials where possible
🔷 keep rubble wet to reduce dust
🔷 wear personal protective equipment
If you do stay safe:
🔷 avoid handling burnt building materials where possible
🔷 keep rubble wet to reduce dust
🔷 wear personal protective equipment
January 14, 2026 at 2:28 AM
We recommend you do not inspect the fire-damaged rubble and ash.
If you do stay safe:
🔷 avoid handling burnt building materials where possible
🔷 keep rubble wet to reduce dust
🔷 wear personal protective equipment
If you do stay safe:
🔷 avoid handling burnt building materials where possible
🔷 keep rubble wet to reduce dust
🔷 wear personal protective equipment
Returning home after a fire can be overwhelming.
There’s a lot to take in, and safety might not be the first thing on your mind. But it’s important to be aware, If your home or nearby buildings were built before 2003, asbestos may be present. #vicfires #bushfire #ausfires
There’s a lot to take in, and safety might not be the first thing on your mind. But it’s important to be aware, If your home or nearby buildings were built before 2003, asbestos may be present. #vicfires #bushfire #ausfires
January 14, 2026 at 2:28 AM
We have installed air monitoring stations at Alexandra and Yea.
Residents and surrounds can now access current and forecasted air quality for their area.
Air quality for Yea is currently very poor and Alexandra is extremely poor.
#VicFires #Bushfire #Victoria
Residents and surrounds can now access current and forecasted air quality for their area.
Air quality for Yea is currently very poor and Alexandra is extremely poor.
#VicFires #Bushfire #Victoria
January 9, 2026 at 3:45 AM
We have installed air monitoring stations at Alexandra and Yea.
Residents and surrounds can now access current and forecasted air quality for their area.
Air quality for Yea is currently very poor and Alexandra is extremely poor.
#VicFires #Bushfire #Victoria
Residents and surrounds can now access current and forecasted air quality for their area.
Air quality for Yea is currently very poor and Alexandra is extremely poor.
#VicFires #Bushfire #Victoria
It’s a real scorcher out there today.
Please share this if you can. There is a total fire ban in the Central, Wimmera and South West fire districts.
Please share this if you can. There is a total fire ban in the Central, Wimmera and South West fire districts.
January 7, 2026 at 5:02 AM
It’s a real scorcher out there today.
Please share this if you can. There is a total fire ban in the Central, Wimmera and South West fire districts.
Please share this if you can. There is a total fire ban in the Central, Wimmera and South West fire districts.
So... We just left a to𝐗ic environment.
December 10, 2025 at 5:16 AM
So... We just left a to𝐗ic environment.
Why don’t we clear construction waste with matches? The toxic smoke? The fire hazard? The soil contamination? For this developer, the $20,000 in fines may inspire behaviour change: https://bit.ly/48i1fCT
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Why don’t we clear construction waste with matches? The toxic smoke? The fire hazard? The soil contamination? For this developer, the $20,000 in fines may inspire behaviour change: https://bit.ly/48i1fCT
Big win for the local community.
The Supreme Court ordered Veolia to contribute $1 million towards projects that will benefit the community and environment around Hampton Park.
This outcome follows action we took after odour reports from residents near the Hallam Road Landfill.
The Supreme Court ordered Veolia to contribute $1 million towards projects that will benefit the community and environment around Hampton Park.
This outcome follows action we took after odour reports from residents near the Hallam Road Landfill.
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Big win for the local community.
The Supreme Court ordered Veolia to contribute $1 million towards projects that will benefit the community and environment around Hampton Park.
This outcome follows action we took after odour reports from residents near the Hallam Road Landfill.
The Supreme Court ordered Veolia to contribute $1 million towards projects that will benefit the community and environment around Hampton Park.
This outcome follows action we took after odour reports from residents near the Hallam Road Landfill.
No this is not an April fools.
We get litter reports about all kinds of things thrown out of cars.
And we get it. You're taking your date out in the new Ford Ranger. But let's extend the protection to our environment too.
We get litter reports about all kinds of things thrown out of cars.
And we get it. You're taking your date out in the new Ford Ranger. But let's extend the protection to our environment too.
April 1, 2025 at 12:26 AM
No this is not an April fools.
We get litter reports about all kinds of things thrown out of cars.
And we get it. You're taking your date out in the new Ford Ranger. But let's extend the protection to our environment too.
We get litter reports about all kinds of things thrown out of cars.
And we get it. You're taking your date out in the new Ford Ranger. But let's extend the protection to our environment too.
Dumping It's a crime.
March 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Dumping It's a crime.
When a Spring Gully resident dropped a lit cigarette from their Holden on Sternberg Street, Bendigo, they probably didn’t realise they were making a $350 donation to support CFA volunteer firefighters.
Read our media release
#bendigo
Read our media release
#bendigo
January 14, 2025 at 12:02 AM
When a Spring Gully resident dropped a lit cigarette from their Holden on Sternberg Street, Bendigo, they probably didn’t realise they were making a $350 donation to support CFA volunteer firefighters.
Read our media release
#bendigo
Read our media release
#bendigo